The Hotel Accounting Manager oversees the daily financial operations of a hospitality property. They manage revenue tracking, accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and financial reporting. This role bridges the gap between clerical staff and upper management to ensure profitability and compliance with hospitality accounting standards. Responsibilities: • Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements. Analyze financial data to pinpoint variances, control costs, and enhance revenue streams. • Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with department heads to draft annual operating budgets, track ongoing financial performance, and forecast future liquidity needs. • Income Auditing: Supervise the daily reconciliation of rooms, food, beverage, and other departmental deposits. Perform the daily income audit and verify the accuracy of flash reports. • Accounts Payable & Receivable (AP/AR): Oversee vendor payments, ensure accurate billing and collections, and manage direct billing accounts and credit limits. • Payroll Processing: Administer and process bi-weekly payroll, including the auditing of overtime, tips, and benefit deductions. • Cash Management: Monitor daily cash positions, control petty cash, manage change orders, and ensure sufficient liquidity for daily operations. • Internal Controls: Implement and enforce strict financial controls to safeguard hotel assets, minimize liabilities, and ensure compliance with USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry) standards. • Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff and Night Audit agents regarding proper hotel accounting procedures. Qualifications: • Education: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, although equivalent progressive experience is often accepted. • Experience: 1 to 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within the hospitality industry or a multi-unit property environment. • Software Proficiency: Advanced capability with Microsoft Office, M3, and Profitsword ideally • Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of hotel-specific metrics, cost controls, and financial regulations. • Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to explain complex financial data to non-financial managers. Compensation: $65,000 yearly
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements. Analyze financial data to pinpoint variances, control costs, and enhance revenue streams. • Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with department heads to draft annual operating budgets, track ongoing financial performance, and forecast future liquidity needs. • Income Auditing: Supervise the daily reconciliation of rooms, food, beverage, and other departmental deposits. Perform the daily income audit and verify the accuracy of flash reports. • Accounts Payable & Receivable (AP/AR): Oversee vendor payments, ensure accurate billing and collections, and manage direct billing accounts and credit limits. • Payroll Processing: Administer and process bi-weekly payroll, including the auditing of overtime, tips, and benefit deductions. • Cash Management: Monitor daily cash positions, control petty cash, manage change orders, and ensure sufficient liquidity for daily operations. • Internal Controls: Implement and enforce strict financial controls to safeguard hotel assets, minimize liabilities, and ensure compliance with USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry) standards. • Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff and Night Audit agents regarding proper hotel accounting procedures.